re: What is something you do that is unconventional but you won't ever do different?

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It makes sense because the small cup servings are microwavable but how do you do a large serving? How long is that in the microwave for?!

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I swear the boxes of Kraft had microwave directions back in the day. When I was living in a dorm room, and all we had was a mini fridge and tiny microwave, I wore out one of those round Pyrex pans making Kraft mac n cheese and Pasta Roni. It was something like 4-5 minutes in the microwave, take it out and stir so the pasta doesn't clump up, and back in for another 4-5 minutes, then add the sauce. It only takes a little longer on the stove top since you boil the water first, then add pasta and boil like 8-10 minutes, but it tastes better to me that way. And if you're a parent making this for kids, and don't stand at the stove with a wooden spoon and eat the rest straight from the pot, you're doing it wrong.

Add strawberry jello mix when you can them. I am not sure the whole process, but I have had it and it is quite tasty.

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I use a can of evaporated (PET) milk in place of some of the cream in bisques, white gravy, and bechamel sauces.

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What is something you do that is unconventional but you won't ever do different?

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Fry chicken.

It's a 4 day process. 1 day in a brine. Remove, season then 3 days covered in the icebox.

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Dark roux for etouffee

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In our family, one is an étoufée and one is a crawfish stew.

A crawfish stew with some rice on a cold day is heavenly.


When making garlic bread, I soften the butter in the microwave, and then whip the butter and garlic with a tblspn of mayo and Parmesan cheese. The mayo works much better as an emulsifier than olive oil.

I use a mix of browned butter and bacon fat when making chocolate chip cookies or brownies. I omit the vanilla in favor of a high proof bourbon.

I don't salt fries at home. Mix one part sugar and Cajun spice to 10 parts chicken base powder. Use very very lightly.

I pour honey on pancakes instead of syrup.

I smoke meat with real wood instead of dumping pellets into a box and pushing a button.